The people of Rivers State have expressed happiness over the return of Governor Sim Fubara, according to Anabs Sara‑Igbe, National Coordinator of the South‑South Elders Forum in Rivers State. Sara‑Igbe made this statement during an interview on Arise Television’s “Prime Time” program, noting that the state had come to a standstill during the governor’s absence.
Governor Fubara was suspended in March by President Bola Tinubu, along with his deputy and state lawmakers, after a state of emergency was declared in Rivers State. The emergency rule was lifted on Wednesday, and the governor was subsequently reinstated.
Sara‑Igbe attributed the excitement among residents to the governor’s reputation for initiating projects, stating that Fubara had projects underway in all 23 local government areas of the state. These projects, however, were put on hold for the past six months, raising concerns about the management of state funds during the interim period. He questioned the actions of the Sole Administrator, Ibok Ekwe Ibas, who was in charge during the suspension, asking what had been done with the state’s money.
The reinstatement of Governor Fubara is expected to revive these projects and restore activity in the state. With the lifting of the emergency rule and the governor’s return, residents are hopeful that development projects will resume and that Rivers State will return to normalcy. The situation will likely be closely monitored in the coming days as the state seeks to recover from the period of uncertainty.
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